Climate in Montgomery (Alabama)

The climate of Montgomery is humid subtropical, with mild and rainy winters, during which short cold spells can occur, and hot and muggy summers, with many hours of sunshine but also with rains and thunderstorms.
The city is located in the southern United States, in south-central Alabama, of which it is the capital, and on the banks of the river that gives its name to the state.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 9 °C (48 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 28.3 °C (83 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 1,300 millimeters (51.2 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 75 mm (3 in) in the driest month (October) to 130 mm (5.1 in) in the wettest ones (March, July). Here is the average precipitation.

The winter, from December to February, is mild. There are periods of good weather alternating with periods characterized by clouds and rains. Subtropical air masses can bring temperatures of 18/20 °C (64/68 °F) even in January.
However, intrusions of cold air from Canada can cause sudden drops in temperature and very cold periods, usually of short duration, in which the temperature can drop as low as -8/-10 °C (14/18 °F).
Snow in Montgomery is very rare. Several years can pass between one snowfall with accumulation and another. The heaviest snowfall in one day occurred on March 13, 1993, when 9.5 cm (3.8 in) of snow fell.
Sometimes, the dangerous phenomenon of the "ice storm" (rain that freezes in contact with a cold ground) can also occur.
In recent decades, the cold record was -18 °C (0 °F), recorded in January 1985.

The summer, from June to September, is hot and muggy, with an often unpleasant combination of temperature and humidity. The sun shines quite often, although cloud coverings can form, which can produce thunderstorms.
On the hottest days of the year, the temperature typically reaches 37/38 °C (99/100 °F). The record is 41 °C (106 °F), recorded in August 2007.
Occasionally, between late summer and early autumn, Montgomery can be affected by hurricanes or their remnants. Hurricane season runs from June to November, although the period in which they are most likely is from August to October. The city is far enough away from the coast, so in general it is not hit by hurricanes at their maximum strength, however, it can receive heavy rainfall.

In spring and autumn, from March to May and from early October to late November, the weather is variable. The rains are not very frequent, and there can be rainless periods of a week or more, especially in autumn, which is the driest season. In spring, severe thunderstorms are more likely. In March and November, there can be cold air outbreaks, while in April and October they are rare. In May and October, there can be hot periods, with summer-like temperatures.
In spring, and more rarely in autumn, tornadoes can form. Montgomery is located in a particularly endangered area, the so-called "Dixie Alley".



On average, there are around 2,610 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Best Time

To visit Montgomery you can choose spring and autumn, in particular, the periods from mid-March to mid-April and from mid-October to mid-November.

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Montgomery - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.0 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 2.5 °C (36.5 °F) and a maximum of 15.4 °C (59.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7 °C (19 °F). However, it dropped to -12.2 °C (10 °F) in January 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 28.3 °C (82.9 °F) in January 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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February is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 11.4 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 4.7 °C (40.4 °F) and a maximum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -12.3 °C (9.9 °F) in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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March is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 15.1 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 8.1 °C (46.5 °F) and a maximum of 22.2 °C (71.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29 °F). However, it dropped to -8.3 °C (17.1 °F) in March 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 31.7 °C (89.1 °F) in March 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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April is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.7 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.6 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -0.6 °C (30.9 °F) in April 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87.5 °F). However, it reached 34.4 °C (93.9 °F) in April 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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May is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.1 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16.3 °C (61.3 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) in May 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 36.1 °C (97 °F) in May 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 20.6 °C (69 °F) and a maximum of 33.1 °C (91.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it dropped to 11.7 °C (53.1 °F) in June 1992.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F) in June 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) and a maximum of 34.3 °C (93.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F) in July 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in July 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.2 °C (93.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64 °F). However, it dropped to 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (99 °F). However, it reached 41.1 °C (106 °F) in August 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.8 °C (89.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in September 1999.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F) in September 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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October is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F) and a maximum of 26.8 °C (80.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F) in October 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 38.9 °C (102 °F) in October 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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November is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 13.6 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -8.9 °C (16 °F) in November 2014.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 32.8 °C (91 °F) in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.1 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 3.7 °C (38.6 °F) and a maximum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9.4 °C (15.1 °F) in December 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 28.3 °C (82.9 °F) in December 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).